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Robert Buckner looking for his children Mary, George, and Robert R. Buckner (1st of 2 ads placed)
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 2, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Mary Buckner, who
formerly belonged to Mary Morrison, in Cul-
pepper County, Va., also of Daniel, Reuben
and George Buckner, formerly belonging to
John Miller. Any information will be very
thankfully received by
ROBERT BUCKNER,
Post Office Box 317,…
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Martha Haden looking for her mother Eadeia Cox and brother Bose Cummins
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 2, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my mother and
brother. When I last saw my mother, her
name was Eadeia Cox. My brother's name
was Bose Cummins. When I last heard
from them they were near Holly Springs,
Mississippi. Any person knowing their
whereabouts will please address
MRS. MARTHA HADEN
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Ann Hilburn searching for her sisters Louisa Wiggins and Lucy Ritter
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
February 16, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Of Lucy Ritter and Louisa Wiggins, formerly
belonging to a Mr. Wiggins of Granville
county. North Carolina, and removed
to the State of Texas. Any information of
them would be thankfully received by their
sister Ann Hilburn, No. 1014 Vernon St.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
N.B. - Ministers please read to your…
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Kitty Greene searching for her children Washington, James and Lucy Greene
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 9, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of my three children.
Two boys and one girl. Their names are
Washington, James, and Lucy Greene. Any
information of them will be thankfully re-
ceived by their mother, Kitty Greene. They
formerly belonged to Dr. Patrick, Wilkinson
county, Miss.
Address Catherine Greene, Allegheny
City, Pa., in…
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Ellen Gatrel seeking information of her brother William Frazer.
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 9, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of William Frazer,
the son of Betsy and Boney Frazer. They
had four daughters: Betsy Jane, Hannah
Frances, Georgiana, and Ellen. They lived
in Orange county, Virginia, near Culpepper
Court House. Any information of the said
William Frazer, will be gladly received by
his sister Ellen, in Toledo,…
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Enols and Mary Dickerson searching for their children Harris, Mary Ann, Joseph Henry and Charles Garrison, and Enols Dickerson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 9, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of my children Harris
Dickerson, Mary Ann Dickerson, Joseph
Henry Dickerson, Charles Garrison Dickerson,
and Enols Dickerson, who were sold in
Virginia, in 1852. Also my sister Louisa
Gaiter. Any information would be thankfully
received by their father and mother,
Enols and Mary…
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Carrie Turl searching for her parents John and Jane Turl and her siblings Reuben, Oscar, Elvira and Milley
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 16, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED
Information of my parents and
their children, who were the slaves of Augustus
Wallis. His plantation was one mile
and a half from Fredericksburgh. My father's
name was John Turl; my mother's
name, Jane. The names of my brothers
and sisters were Reuben, Oscar, Elvira and
Milley. Any information respecting them
will…
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Amanda Wood (formerly Amanda Bekley) searching for her sons William and Archibald Bekley
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 16, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted, by Amanda Bekley,
of my two sons the oldest named William
Bekley, and the youngest Archibald Bekley.
When I last saw them, William belonged to
Jeff. Thomas of Minerva, Ky., and Archibald
to Langan Tabb, of Dover, Ky.
Any information in regard to them will
be thankfully received.
Address, Amanda…
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Hannah Holland searching for her parents Harriet and Sam Holland, and her siblings Charlotte, Sam, Hartwell and Isom
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 16, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED
Information wanted of a lady by the
name of Harriet Holland, of Alleywhite Co.,
Va. Her husband's name Sam Holland
My mother was sent to Georgia in 1863, by
Alfred Butler. She formerly belonged to
Mills Henry Dortre, of Virginia. Her children's
names were Charlotte, Sam, Hartwell
and Isom. I will be extremely glad…
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Redelia Jones looking for son Christopher Jones, sometimes called John Allen
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 16, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Christopher Jones,
sometimes called John Allen, formerly of
Baltimore. He is about 24 years of age, of
medium height, light complexion, curly
hair, gray eyes, and stout build. He en-
listed in March, 1865, at Baltimore, in the
2d United States Colored Cavalry. When
last heard from he was in New…
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Geo. Teamoh looking for his children John and Lavinia Teamer (or Teamoh) and wife Sarah
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 23, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of John and Lavinia
Teamer, or Teamoh, who were sold in 1853,
from Richmond, Va., by one John Lindsay,
formerly of Fortress Monroe, Va. John
was nine years old, and Lavinia eight, at
the time of the sale. Their mother Sarah,
was sold by the same party to Rosinfield, of
Richmond. Va. It was thought…
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Daniel Hicks seeking information about his father Isaac Hicks and his siblings Carter, Sam, Jack, Harriet, Eliza, and Hattie
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 23, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Isaac Hicks and
his sons Carter, Sam, and Jack ; also his
daughters Harriet, Eliza, Hattie ; they for-
merly belonged to the children of Billy
Hicks. They were brought up between
Berlin and Danburg, Herkimer co., Tenn.,
and moved from there to Tipper co., Miss.,
and were there when the war broke…
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Rachel Ann Martienas searching for her brothers Theodore, Thomas, and Dennis Williams
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
March 23, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
The following information is wanted of
my three brothers:
Thomas, Theodore and Dennis Williams.
When last heard from they were in Wash-
ington city, D. C. Any information of their
whereabouts will be gladly received by a
dear sister and brother-in-law, as I want
them to come to Chicago, Ill. My name
now is…
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Robert Sutten searching for his mother Pleasant Mecalter, and his brother John Sutten
The Christian Recorder
April 6, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my mother, Plea-
sant Mecalter. She belonged to Joe Buck,
and was sold to Louisiana. She had one son,
named Robert Sutten. My brother, John
Sutten, belonged to Jeremiah Sutten, and
was sold to Plymouth.
Any information of the above persons will
be thankfully received by
…
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Mary A. Carr searching for her daughter Venus Barnett
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 13, 1867
Information wanted of Venus and John
Barnett, formerly of Scott county, Mo. I
left my daughter living with the family of
Dr. Barton, in Bloomfield, Mo., several years
ago. Any information of their whereabouts
will be thankfully received by an anxious
mother. MARY A. CARR.
Address Rev. Dr. Revels, St. Louis,…
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Serana Cox searching for her son Newton Cox
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 13, 1867
Information wanted of my son, Newton
Cox, who formerly lived near Covington,
Ky. He was sold when quite young to a
man by the name of Wilson, in Louisville,
Ky. Any one knowing of his whereabouts
will confer a lasting favor from me by show-
ing him this notice, or addressing me in this
city. SERANA…
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Hannah Gordon looking for her daughter Nancy Gordon
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 13, 1867
Information wanted of my daughter,
Nancy Gordon, taken from Barren county,
Kentucky, by Dr. Emison, about twelve
years ago, to Tennessee. Any information
of her will be joyfully received by her mo-
ther, HANNAH GORDON.
Address Hannah Gordon, Bowling Green,
Ky., care of Rev. J. C. Embry.
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Israel Myers seeking his parents George and Mary Myers and several siblings
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 13, 1867
Information wanted of George Myers and
Mary Myers, who are my father and mother,
and George Myers, Jr., Miles Myers and
Jane Myers, my brothers and sister, former-
ly of Charleston, Mo. They left Missouri
in the fall of 1861, and came to Columbus,
Ky., where they remained a short time, and
from there they came to Cincinnati, Ohio,
and…
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Jane N. Watson seeking information about her son James Watson
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 13, 1867
Information wanted of my son, James
Watson, who left Philadelphia in 1861 and
shipped in Boston in the ship Lydia Scofield.
The last I heard of him was in 1862. He
was then in Callao, Peru, and expected to
sail to the Chinese Island. He was five
feet eleven inches high, light complexion,
sandy hair, dark hazel eyes. Any informa-
tion of…
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Nelson Parrett searching for his wife Elizabeth Parrett
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 20, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of Elizabeth Parrett,
wife of Nelson Parrett, formerly of Thumblon
Court House, Va.
Should Rev. Daniel Paine see this he will
please address any information to
NELSON PARRETT,
Care Rev. Jacob M. Mitchell,
513 Lombard st.,…
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Harriet Mayo searching for her sister Mary Christopher
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 20, 1867
Information wanted of my sister, Mary
Christopher, daughter of Daniel and Lucy
Christopher. She was sold from Peters-
burgh, Va., when about twelve years of age.
When last heard from she was in Charles-
ton, S. C. Any information concerning her
will be thankfully received by her sister,
HARRIET…
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Lucy Frion searching for her daughter Mrs. Lizzie Owens
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 20, 1867
Information wanted of my daughter Mrs.
Lizzie Owens, (formerly Friow,) of Milton,
N. C. Mrs. Owens was formerly owned by
Jarvis Friow, of Milton, where her parents
still reside. Any one knowing anything of
her whereabouts will confer a great kind-
ness by addressing her anxious mother,
…
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Julia Grant looking for information about her husband John Grant
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 27, 1867
INFORMATION WANTED.
Information wanted of my husband, John
Grant, formerly of South Carolina, who went
off with the 37th Ohio Regiment nearly two
years ago. Any information of his where-
abouts will be thankfully received by his
wife, JULIA GRANT,
Wilmington, N. C.
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Agnes Coleman seeking information about her son William Coleman
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
April 27, 1867
Information wanted of my son William
Coleman. When last heard from, he was in
Memphis, Tenn. Any information of his
whereabouts will be thankfully received by
his mother, Agnes Coleman, also by his
brother, Alfred Coleman, who left him in
Memphis over a year ago.
Ministers please read this notice in your
congregations.
Direct you letters,…
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Melinda Smith seeking information about Melissa and Amelia Walker
The Christian Recorder (Philadelphia, PA)
May 4, 1867
Information wanted of Melissa and Amelia
Walker, formerly owned by Richard Chris-
tian, and sold to Dr. Booz, of Am [rest unclear] Also
of my children, Waverly Johnson, Archie
Wootson, Alick Johnson, William Wootson,
and Chloe Wootson, formerly owned by Mr
Christian, of Amelia, Va. and sold in Rich-
mond at different times. Ministers will…
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